Sermons on Matthew 3:7:

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005

How John the Baptist’s preparation for life and ministry can serve as an outline for our Advent preparation.

Preparing the Way! Mt 3:1-11 Advent is about preparation. Preparation of our houses, meals, presents. It should be preparation of our lives, our hearts, selves. We continue by looking at an individual who knew what preparation was about, John the Baptist. Jesus said in 11:11 “Among those born of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Was Jesus Baptized? - 3:16 And Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2005

Why was Jesus baptized? Granted, Jesus said it was to "fulfill" all righteousness"... but what does that mean?

OPEN: A woman once took her 4-year-old daughter to a baptismal service at her church. Later that night, her daughter took all of her dolls into the bathtub with her and held her own “baptism.” As she dunked each doll under the water, she repeated, “Now I baptize you in the name of the Father, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Prepares The Way

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

John the Baptist prepared the way for us to know and trust in Christ.

John prepares the way Matthew 3:1-12 Are you ready to meet Jesus? How do you help others to prepare to meet Him? If you had been sent as the front man for Jesus to come into town, what would you do to make sure that hearts were ready to receive Him and His message? For 400 years God had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Why Baptism

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 5, 2007

Baptism is a beautiful symbol of God’s grace to us and our commitment to Him

Why Baptism March 4, 2007 When they were trying to discover if life ever existed on Mars, the first thing they looked for was water. We cannot imagine life existing without water. In his early days, the poet W.H. Auden, wrote – “We must love one another or die” at a later more cynical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

Be Baptized Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 27, 2008

The final message of our Spring Life Series deals with the importance of baptism in a believer’s life. We will look at the who, why, when, where and the how of baptism.

Spring Life 2008 Part 9- Be Baptized Pastor Ryan Akers *parts of this sermon where borrowed with permission from Pastor Joe Colaw of First Wesleyan Church in Bartlesville, OK. Matthew 3:1-17- Amazing transition in people’s lives, beginning of Christ ministry, proof of the trinity(3 distinct ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Am I Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 26, 2003

First sermon in series "Living Life on Purpose - Christ’s Answers to Man’s Questions". This is a question from John the Baptist.

Christ’s purpose-driven life was constantly arousing the curiosity of onlookers. Whether His followers or His enemies, people were so impressed with Him, or, in some cases, intimidated by Him, that they wanted to know how and why He had it all together - so they asked Him questions. Jesus used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Man John The Baptist Was.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 7, 2003

JESUS CALLED JOHN GREAT AND WE FIND OUT IN MATTHEW CHAPTER 3 THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS.

TEXT MATTHEW 3-1 IN THOSE DAYS CAME JOHN THE BAPTIST PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS OF JUDAEA. KJV. TITLE THE KIND OF MAN JOHN WAS. 1 HE WAS A MAN WITH A MESSAGE. MATTHEW 3-2 AND SAYING REPENT YE FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEVEN IS AT HAND. KJV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 22, 2007

John the Baptist prepares the way for Christ the King. Look at John’s message repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand and what that means for us today

Sermon 1/21/07-Matt. 3:1-10- “The King is Coming!” Intro. –Turn to Matt. 3. Event coming up that I enjoy watching. State of the Union address. One of the most powerful moments each year is right at the beginning, when in the midst of all the noise and chaos there is a voice that booms out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Dung Hill Christians

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2007

Has your life been a bit smelly lately?

Not many people think about dung beetles because frankly any animal that eats dung and carcasses normally does not end up on our most desired pet or entrée list. They are actually quite beneficial and can be admired for that. There are however quite a few Christians living and feeding in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11, Jeremiah 17:9, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, Romans 9:4-8, Matthew 3:7-10, Luke 16:19-24, Daniel 11:36-39, Isaiah 64:6, Galatians 2:16, Romans 9:30-33, Romans 7:18, Galatians 3:10-14, Romans 10:1-4, Luke 13:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Influence With Outsiders Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 11, 2007

Where are the Christians who would stand out in a crowd? The church seems to conform and be idle in sharing the gospel. But Christ call is still alive for us today.

Stand Out- Part 1 Influence with Outsiders Pastor Ryan Akers Matthew 3:1-12 What have you ever done to stand out in a crowd? Life pushes conformity, we are crying to make an impression on this world. We want to because deep down we know there is something more than what we have right now. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be A Voice, Not Just A Big Mouth

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 14, 2008

Be a voice speaking for God as John the Baptist was.

Being a Voice, Not Just a Big Mouth. Matt. 3:1-12 INTRO.: Among the millions who live on the earth at any given time, only a few grab the attention of the public so as to be called “great.” Some seem destined for greatness. Some become great even though no one would have guessed it.. We can’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repent The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

The church and many Christians in it are weak because of unconfessed, unforgiven sins.

Repent The Kingdom of Heaven is near Advent3 Matthew 3__1-12 Sun, Dec 16, 2007 Third Sunday in Advent Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is near. In the Gospels there were 3 major sects of Jews described. The scribes and Pharisees are the best known. The Pharisees were in league with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Drowning In The Grace Of God

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008

Baptism and becoming new.

Drowning In The Grace Of God Matthew 3:1-17 January 6, 2008 As I have imagined these verses in my mind. I see the Jordan River, running not fast but slow - smooth and calm with not a rapid in sight. I see this 156-mile river near the end of its journey of connecting the Sea of Galilee to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 - The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

This sermon explores the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry and how it really all began for Jesus, and how it begins for us.

The Commission Part 3 – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERIES We started this series before Good Friday, Passover and Resurrection Day. I began talking about what God has called us to do, and how we need to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Are You A Jesus Freak?

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

An Original Jesus Freak – John the Baptist

Are you a Jesus Freak John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 What do you think of when you hear the word freak? Maybe you think of the old time circus freaks like the bearded lady or the two-headed alligator. I’ve seen a bumper sticker on a car in town that said “I’m a freak, touch me”. So I believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist